A GUIDE TO

CHIROPRACTIC CARE

Thinking about improving your health ?Contact Information:

info@americanchiropracticmalta.com

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"We strive for 100% patient satisfaction. This means, if our treatments offer the

possibility to help you and your problem we will gladly discuss your prognosis and treatment options. Our patients health is our top priority. You can expect complete

honestly and disclosure about your condition in our practice."

Dr. Matthew Stevens, DC, DACNB, FABBIRDoctor of Chiropractic Functional Neurologist

Fellow of American Board of Brain Injury & Rehabilitation

Welcome to “American Chiropractic & Spinal Health Specialists”. As many of our patients are “new” to Chiropractic we would like to share a little insight into your first visit. 

Dr. Cristin Fitzpatrick, BS, DC, CPEBachelors of ScienceDoctor of Chiropractic

Certified Posture Expert

Dr. Cristin Fitzpatrick and Dr. Matthew Stevens are both Doctors of Chiropractic and board certified practitioners of the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners in the US. Chiropractors undergo a rigorous and demanding professional education equivalent to any other primary care provider. To better ensure a standard quality of care the average duration of educational and clinical training for a Chiropractor is between 7-8 years! Chiropractors are considered to be Spinal Health Specialists; this means they are highly trained and experienced when analysing, diagnosing and treating ailments of the spine.

Our spine is a very complex series of joints that offers us support, stability, and protection. The Central Nervous System is composed of the brain and the spinal cord; as you can imagine the spine plays a large role in protecting the central nervous system.. allowing for quick and efficient communication between the brain and the body. The brain is the control system for all the functions our bodies carry out on a daily basis; including both voluntary & involuntary muscle function, sensory information, digestion, heart rate, blood pressure, and sleep.. just to name a few. Dysfunction of normal anatomy and physiological function of the spine can effect normal function of the Central Nervous System.  

Welcome to Chiropractic!Your initial consultation will include a detailed chiropractic examination of the spine in conjunction with orthopaedic and neurological exams. Scientific evidence has allowed Chiropractors to be able to accurately identify and diagnose a wide variety of neuromusculoskeletal conditions.  Based upon your exam findings the doctor will discuss the possible treatments and outcomes associated with your diagnosis. 

What to Expect:Although the majority of patients experience immediate relief following a Chiropractic adjustment, it’s not uncommon to experience mild discomfort or muscle

soreness after beginning your new treatment plan. You’re body needs time to heal and adapt to the new position of your joints. As much as we wish you felt immediate relief after one visit, we all know the healing process takes a little time. Your treatment plan will be based on your health history, diagnosis, and compliance with home care therapies. Our experience has demonstrated time and time again that patients who are compliant with home care recommendations get well faster and stay well longer. Home care therapies will be discussed based on your specific needs and will most likely evolve as your health & function improves. 

The Chiropractic Treatment:Through a procedure called an adjustment, a

Doctor of Chiropractic helps to restore misaligned vertebrae to a more normal

position, thus allowing the nerves to properly communicate with the rest of the body and let

the body heal itself--safely and naturally. Under normal circumstances, chiropractic

adjustments are painless and will not hurt; however, in conditions where pain is present before the treatment some patient experience

mild discomfort. Although no healthcare procedures are 100% safe, chiropractic stands

on its record of safety and effectiveness unmatched in healthcare.  

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